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what is Educated filipino?

By Francisco Benitez

what is an educated filipino and what qualities should distinguish him today?

The conception of education and of what an educated man is varies in response to fundamental changes
in the detials and aims of society.

In our country and during this transition stage in our national life, what are the qualities which an
edcated should possesss? Jiro

Great changes have taken place in the nature of our social life during the last 40 years. Pb

The contact with americans and their civilization has modified many of our own social customs,
traditions, and practices for the worst and mny for the better.The means communication have and
therefore better understanding exists among the different sections of our country. Ahrylle

Religious freedom has developed religious tolerance in our people. The growth of public schools and the
establishment of democratic institutions have developed our national consciousness both in strength
and in solidarity. Sj

With this growth in national consciousness and national spirit among our people, we witness the
corresponding rise of a new conception of education- the training of the individual for the duties and
privileges of citizenship, not only for his own hapiness efficiency but also for national service and
welfare.

In the old days, education was a matter of private concern; now it is a public function, and the state not
only has abilty to produce material goods, for useful socia participation may take the form of any of the
valuable services rendered society through such institutions as the home, the school, the church and the
government. Laira

The mother, for example, who prepares wholesome meals, takes good care of her children and trains
them in morals and right conduct at home, renders efficient service to the country as well as the
statesman pr the captain of industry. I would not make the power to do the final and only test of the
educated Filipino ; but I believe that in our present situation, it is fundamental and basic. Matt

The educated filipino in the third place, must have ingrained in his speech and conduct those elements
that are everywhere recognized as Accompaniments of culture morality; jiro .So that,possessing the
capacity for self-entertainment and study,he may not be at the mercy of the pleasure of the senses only
or a burden to him self when alone. Pb

There are, then, at least three characteristics which i beliece to be the evidence of a educated filipino-
the power to do,to support himself and contribute to the wealt of our people; ahyrlle .acquaintance with
the world's progress, especially with that of his race,people,and community, together with love of our
best ideas and traditions; amd refined manners and moral conduct as well as the power of growth. Sj

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